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Revelation 2:27
ESV and he will rule them with a rod of iron, as when earthen pots are broken in pieces, even as I myself have received authority from my Father.
NIV that one 'will rule them with an iron scepter and will dash them to pieces like pottery' --just as I have received authority from my Father.
NASB AND HE SHALL RULE THEM WITH A ROD OF IRON, AS THE VESSELS OF THE POTTER ARE SHATTERED, as I also have received authority from My Father;
CSB and he will rule them with an iron scepter;he will shatter them like pottery --
NLT They will rule the nations with an iron rod and smash them like clay pots.
KJV And he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers: even as I received of my Father.

What does Revelation 2:27 mean?

This verse continues Jesus' words about His kingdom, given to John to send to the church at Thyatira (Revelation 2:18). This continues His reference, in verse 26, to one who "overcomes," by faithfully enduring. Jesus announces that He will give the conqueror the authority to rule the nations with a rod of iron.

This ruling action will be in cooperation with Jesus. Psalm 2:9 predicts that Jesus will rule the nations with a rod of iron and dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel. The word "rod" refers to a shepherd's staff. Jesus will be not only King over all the nations but also their Shepherd. The fact that He and the conquerors use a staff of iron indicates that not everyone will voluntarily submit to Jesus' rule, but everyone will have to submit to it. At the end of Jesus' earthly reign, those who submitted unwillingly will rebel. They will marshal themselves against Jesus but fall dead when He strikes them with a sharp sword that proceeds from His mouth (Revelation 19:15–21).

The authority to rule the nations follows an order. The Father grants it to Jesus, and in turn Jesus grants it to His faithful followers.
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